CAPTAIN D'S 3778
242 S TYNDALL PKWY, Panama City FL 32404 · 850-769-5627
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese cake 52F in front counter cooler. Per staff on duty, item in cooler for undetermined amount of time. See stop sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $280
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2019053358 | Aug 6, 2019 | Nov 12, 2019 | $280 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook handling fried fish with hands. Discussed with manager, cook put on gloves during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese cake 52F in front counter cooler. Per staff on duty, item in cooler for undetermined amount of time. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese cake 52F in front counter cooler. Per staff on duty, item in cooler for undetermined amount of time. See stop sale.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Mold like substance on walls near ceiling on cook line, in mop area, and near office.
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By drive through and in prep area.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Speed racks in walk-in cooler soiled. Shelf by hand wash sink soiled.
Standing water in bottom of fish reach-in-cooler.
Feb 5, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 0 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 4, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink,been like that for a few days.
Feb 3, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Bathroom facility in disrepair. Women restroom self closing device is broken.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dining area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing,on the back of the cook line base board is broken away from the walls behind the cooking equipment.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Hole in or other damage to wall,above the front line cash register. Observed in the dining area wood damage around the window in the dinning area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on the cook line below the microwave.
Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink,been like that for a few days.
Feb 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Left a copy.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease underneath the cooking equipment.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice front line.
Standup Reach-in cooler and freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on the cook line.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Soap bottle containing toxic substance not labeled,at employee hand sink.
All Reach-in coolers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, on the cook line.
Ceiling/ tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen and lobby area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair, on the backside of the steamer a hole in the steam pipe.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, walk in freezer floor.
Water leaking from pipe underneath the three compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
Equipment in poor repair,gaskets on the reach in freezer on the cook line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice,front line. Employee removed the scoop from the ice bin.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, underneath the oven and microwave.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line.
Oct 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed leaking water coming from ceiling Ac vent area on the front line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance around the vents and on the ceiling tiles on the front line and the kitchen area.
Jul 15, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ ( Marilyn Johnson)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee hand sink in the kitchen use for a dump sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed leaking water coming from ceiling Ac vent area on the front line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance around the vents and on the ceiling tiles on the front line and the kitchen area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Stored food not covered. Observed the tea containers on the front line not covered. Manager placed lid on the tea containers.
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys setting on top of the microwave on the cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair on the cook line.
Hole in or other damage to wall by hand sink in the kitchen area.
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee using a cup to dispense ice on the front line.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on the walk in freezer in disrepair.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, behind the cooking equipment.
Stored food not covered. Observed tea containers not covered with lid. Manager put lid on the tea containers.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.